Event

Timeline

  • Press Conference
    March 30,2023
  • Call for Application
    March 30,2023
  • Pre Application Meeting [Open for All]
    April 5, 2023
  • Startups (& Undergrad/School Category) Shortlisting
    April 12, 2023
  • ADB Sanitation Hackathon
    April 27 - 29, 2023
  • Winner Announcement
    April 29th, 2023
  • Tech Development and Pilot Demonstration in Bharatpur and Nepalgunj
    by October 2023

Program

Schedule

Opening Ceremony

Opening ceremony and keynote speeches from experts in sanitation and public health in Nepal

10:00 AM

Presentation

Presentation on the current state of sanitation work in Nepal, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for innovation (ADB/Focal Person/Host/Co Host/ PMO/ RAN)

11:00 AM

Lunch Break

12:00 PM

Team Introduction

Team introduction and idea sharing, where participants can network and brainstorm solutions to the identified challenges

1:00 PM

Mentorship Session

Mentorship session with experienced professionals in sanitation, technology and business management fields

1:30 PM

Prototype Improvement Session

Prototype improvement session, where teams work on improving their solutions

3:00 PM

Team Building and Networking

Team-building and networking event followed by Hi-Tea

5:00 PM

Recap and Progress Updates From Teams

10:00 AM

Business Model Development (Canvas with SWOT analysis)

10:30 AM

Lunch Break

12:00 PM

Business Model session continues: Pitch preparation, where teams work on developing their pitches

1:00 PM

Pitch practice session, where teams receive feedback and guidance on their pitches

3:00 PM

Optional team-building and networking event followed by Hi-Tea

5:00 PM

Final pitch competition, where teams present their solutions to a panel of judges and a live audience

10:00 AM

Panel Discussion: Making sanitation work dignified in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities

10:00 AM

Lunch break

1:00 PM

Certificate and award ceremony and closing remarks from organizers and sponsors

2:00 PM

End of hackathon event followed by Hi-Tea

5:00 PM

Program

Phase

Pre-Hackathon Preparation (April 2022-March 2023)

  • Field visits to Bharatpur and Nepalgunj to identify and finalize the problem statements and challenges related to sanitation workers in Nepal

  • Conduct baseline survey and FGD/KII to dig further into the situation of sanitation workers in the two nominated towns

  • Hold consultative meetings with all possible partners and stakeholders

  • Develop of TOR for Startup Company, SOP for Hackathon and Budgeting

  • Finalize Host, Co-host and Focal Person for the Hackathon

  • Communication and lettering among the organizers and inclusion of feedbacks

  • Hire Service Provider for the Hackathon through RFQ

  • Develop promotional materials and strategies for the event

  • Start the registration process for participants

  • Start the registration process for volunteers

  • Organize a press conference on 30 March 2023 to officially launch the event

  • Open pre-application orientation for all on 5 April 2023 for the application deadline of 8 April 2023

  • Shortlist startups (and undergraduate category submissions) on 10 April 2023

  • Publish and communicate the shortlisting result

Hackathon Event ( 27-29 April 2023)

  • Kick off the Hackathon event on 27 April 2023

  • Participants work on developing innovative solutions and prototypes for the identified challenges

  • Provide mentorship and support to the participants throughout the Hackathon

  • Conduct presentations and demos of the prototypes and business models on 28-29 April 2023 for evaluation

Post-Event: Hackathon Follow-up (29-30 April 2023)

  • Evaluate the prototypes developed during the hackathon

  • Select the best prototypes for further development

  • Announcement of funding and support for the selected prototypes

  • Establish partnerships with relevant stakeholders and organizations to support the further development and implementation of the prototypes

  • Post-event thanksgiving communication

Product Development/Technology Transfer and Piloting Phase (May-Oct 2023)

  • Startup to work on their ideas into product development and modern equipment identification

  • ADB, PMO, NAST and RAN coordination, under the liaison and leadership of Social Engineer, to pilot the selected prototypes in real-world settings in Nepalgunj and Bharatpur.

  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the prototypes

  • Collect feedback from users and stakeholders to improve and refine the prototypes

  • Provide necessary support and resources to ensure the success of the pilot phase

Phase 5: Scaling and Dissemination (Oct 2023 onwards)

  • Analyze the results and impact of the piloting phase

  • Develop strategies for scaling up the successful prototypes in Nepal and other countries in the Asia and Pacific region

  • Disseminate the outcomes of the hackathon and piloting phase through various channels, including webinars, conferences, workshops, and publications

  • Foster collaboration and partnerships to sustain and further develop the solutions beyond the initial pilot phase

  • Explore mass production and investment avenues for upscaling and innovation entrepreneurship